Federal judge rules Nebraska can’t restrict SNAP purchases of soda and energy drinks

Nebraska was the first state to implement restrictions after the USDA granted its request for a waiver

June 24, 2026Updated: June 24, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Federal judge rules Nebraska can’t restrict SNAP purchases of soda and energy drinks

SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station in Riverwoods, III.,Nov. 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

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